Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (September 2016)

[Paigncake]

Fair enough. I get that and I apologize. I'll stick to the info I gave about Smith and cut out the other stuff because sharing it would reflect badly on a kid off the court and I'd rather not do that...shouldn't have even been 'hintin' at it subtlety. My bad.

For the record, I am generally an optimist. Been a season ticket holder for a long time and have stuck with the team through thick and thin. Really hoping that Coach Groce turns things around and that we are on the uptick. He's a good man, and I appreciate his hard work.

No big deal. I was a bit rude with my response but man my imagination runs wild when i read something like that.

Life as an illini fan lol.

 

[hooraybeer]

this definitely has more of the feel of the JCL official visit vs. the ET visit. more low key..

 

[FrankDavis]

It's crazy how quiet it is in this thread considering who's visiting

 

[spfldfan]

Meyers Leonard in town today per J Werner

 

[mdonsbach]

Think about this guys we have TWO 5* on official visits at Illinois today. Has that ever happened before?

 

[MrOizo]

I don't think the odds are that low. 50/50 either he will or he wont

I would lovie to see between football/basketball for us to get 5 or 6 commits out of this weekend plus a football win

My wild !!! guess at odds for a commit during visit: 2%

I tried to type 5% but just didn't believe it in my heart... And 2% is probably just being a homer. Let's be realistic, guys.

 

[westcoastillini]

Meyers Leonard in town today per J Werner

All the stops, eh? Just need Deron now

 

[MrOizo]

All the stops, eh? Just need Deron now

And Luther, who may be paying for someone's ride if we are over 13.

 

[spfldfan]

Kenny Battle is coming down

 

[BillyBob1]

Kenny Battle is coming down

What's his status with the staff after the comments he made a couple years ago?

 

[westcoastillini]

Kenny Battle is coming down

For real?

 

[justsomedude]

might be worth stopping by ubben about now.

 

[Deleted member 3875]

Meyers Leonard in town today per J Werner

The Big Blazer in town. Schmoozed them recruits.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

Wilkes and staff on the golf carts.

Can't we get John Deere to donate something - UC is in the middle of farm land after all.

 

[illini8507]

Did anybody who's in town go over to the open gym at ubben? Just curious how the recruits looked, specifically how Javon looked vs other D1 athletes.

 

[bigillinfan11]

All the heavyweights are back this weekend Kendall Gill, Robert Archibald, Brian Randle Tyler Griffey & current NBA Meyers Leonard are here.

 

[FatGreg]

Wow! I'm still 98% sure Wilkes isn't coming here, but Groce and Whitman are pulling out all the stops. Impressive.

 

[Bailey]

What's his status with the staff after the comments he made a couple years ago?

Was thinking the same. Wonder how much JTate appreciates him hanging around.

 

[Whitman2020]

Certainly giving it their all. Got to love the effort.

 

[jmm]

Just saw all the team and recruits in the lot across from the entrance to Grange Grove. They were just hanging out playing football catch with some little kids. All seem real nice! Great to be an Illinois Fan��! Said a quick thanks to DW and JP for their commitments.
The vibe here today is awesome!

 

[WesterveltVictoryCigar]

 

[FeelYourPaign]

Hope he's having a great time!
I would be

 

[illini8507]

Coach P, suh?

 

[mycitymytime]

Water for Groce? Where's the coffee? Or do we save that for the close at breakfast?

 

[combes]

Did anybody who's in town go over to the open gym at ubben? Just curious how the recruits looked, specifically how Javon looked vs other D1 athletes.

I was there. I will post some thoughts in a bit.